WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. June 18th.
This date saw the birth of big bandleaders Kay Kyser and Ray McKinley, Paul McCartney of The Beatles, radio's Superman Bud Collyer (later a TV game show host), and actor E.G Marshall, who uniquely became a radio celebrity (CBS Mystery Theatre) after starring on TV in 'The Defenders'.
Radio's adult western Gunsmoke aired for the last time, vinyl recording's "all-star" the LP was unvweiled, and Vancouver radio's CJVB signed on as Western Canada's first multilingual station.
Breathing their last were actresses Joan Caulfield (My Favorite Husband) and Nancy Marchand (The Sopranos, Lou Grant) along with UK strings conductor George Melachrino.
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Darryl Parks Reflects back on O.J. and what Talk Radio Forgot
It was 20 years ago today Millions around the world were watching a White Ford Bronco driving down 405 in California with the LA Police in pursuit, followed by helicopters for the world to see this bizarre tale unfold...
CKRC 630 Aircheck 2
this was certainly when radio was FUN.... here's another 'gem' from Winnipeg's CKRC and Rocky Racoon at his finest!
Edmonton Radio Intern Andy Ferguson’s Death Sparks New Bill!
Matt Ferguson, whose 22-year-old brother Andy died in a head-on collision in 2011 after working excessive hours as an unpaid intern at an Edmonton radio station, called the bill a move in the right direction
Cam Carson Back On Air As Cubb Carson?
Former Power 97 morning jock Cam Carson has resurfaced this time in Alberta and this time with the practically the same name as an already well established Canadian radio DJ.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. June 17th
Born on this date were singers Barry Manilow and Red Foley, actors Greg Kinnear and Ralph Bellamy, and former allnight talk host Art Bell.
The Suspense radio show debuted on this date, the Grand Ole Opry began webcasting, RCA Victor signed Perry Como to a recording contract, and The Walton's Mary-Ellen shocked her fans when she posed nude for Playboy magazine.
Signing off forever on June 17th were singers Kate Smith and the Happy Gang's Bert Pearl, along with actors Jeff Chandler, who played Mr. Boynton on the Our Miss Brooks radio show, Arthur Franz and Cyd Charisse.
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CFRN Radio Aircheck 2
CFRN 1260 from yesteryear. Terry Robert Fleeming, Dan Bebert, Arthur Simmons and many others. Come in and listen
